About

If you live in the Chelsea area and love pizza, Prova Pizza is a great choice for satiating your next craving. It’s one of the few places that make Neapolitan pizza which is a lot different than the kind most are used to in the states. It’s softer and made with San Marzano tomatoes. Buffalo mozzarella cheese is also used.

The result is the kind of deep dish pie that has made Prova Pizza so popular. There are several versions at this restaurant too, including margarita, classic Italian and Italian sausage. All of these are made in Prova Pizza’s wood fire oven.

Book the chef's table by the glittering pizza oven for an intimate party of up to 15 or rent the entire bright and airy 2,000 square foot space for your next holiday party. And don’t forget about D Bar, a sleek and sophisticated cocktail lounge connected to the restaurant via a secret door.

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Private party contact

Daniely Oliveira: (646) 594-0497

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Catering

Donatella Restaurant has an extensive catering menu. Pick from one of four pre-selected packages or create your own. Please email our Catering and Events Manager: daniely.oliveira@donatellanyc.com to inquire.

Disappointing! Food was average. Service was poor. We wanted to share dishes and space out the courses and it was the oppositeWe were done dinner in 40 minutes! Place was dead on a Saturday night before the holidays!

No greeter, so we finally flagged down a kitchen staffer to find the front of house staff, even though we came in at our reservation time (on a Thursday night!). Room temperature wine, food (including the "world-famous" meatballs) seemed reheated and overly spiced - either very salty or very fishy. Although the menu is pretty limited, the pasta seemed to be the only thing freshly cooked. Please, get better!

We were recently on a short business trip to NYC and this was by far our favorite dining experience. Each member of our party raved about their dinner and dessert choices and how delicious everything tasted, the flavors extraordinary. The setting is cozy and warm with beautiful lighting. The service was amazing, we were treated like special guests.

A golden glow, comfortable atmosphere, comfort food with an elegant twist, and an amiable wait staff, are the true highlights of this neighborhood favorite in the heart of Chelsea. Great meatballs! And we hung out with family and friends (kids included) for hours and never felt rushed out.

we went with 6 people the restaurant was not full but our waiter kept tryng to rush us through the meal. my sons girlfriend ordered the parpadelle and the portion was not even big enough for a appetizer. we were having pasta and we had to ask for bread. would not recommend this place, too many other restaurants we could have gone to and not be rushed to finish, especially since there were other empty tables, I can see why!

Overall the dining experience was fine, but the food was not very good. It wasn't inedible, just so so. I like all of Donatella Arpia's restaurants and this one does not even come close to comparing. I had also ordered an item that was not on the menu and the waiter said they may not have it because they did not have it yesterday. He left to ask (which is something he should have been made aware of before he started his shift) and when he returned he acted annoyed at the restaurant for not having it. Not something we as patrons should have seen. I would not return to the restaurant nor would I recommend it.

i wonder when donatella arpaia last checked in on the restaurant to which she's given her name. from the moment we walked in the door, we were underwhelmed by the experience. no one at the host station to greet us. when the host did finally approach us, the greeting was not exactly hospitable, nor was our table ready. apparently, reserving a table means nothing and they will seat walk-ins ahead of you. once we finally did sit, the service was very rushed. our appetizer, the beet caprese salad, was pretty bland. it was under-seasoned and the giant disk of ricotta on the plate tasted like the cheapy polly-o brand from gristedes. the atmosphere and decor were not at all special, very much any other place on 8th ave in chelsea. overall, meh.

The space itself is quite beautiful and the staff was very friendly. But the food was disappointing. We ordered a Cappellaccio pie (mushroom pizza) and the Paccheri Alla Genovese pasta. Neither one was good and the portions were very small for the price. We will not be returning. Our waiter did not ask us how it was at the end. Maybe he knows?

We made reservations at Donatella and when we got there, they told us that they didn't have pizza dough and wouldn't have any for another hour or two. This was at 6:30 on a Saturday night at a place famous for their imported brick oven pizza. Ultimate Fail. In fact, the host wasn't even apologetic.

My ordered a glass of Chianti only to find out they were out of Chianti. I don't know how an Italian restaurant runs out of Chianti, but the waiter did bring over an alternate wine to try, and that was good enough. The waiter then told us that the pizza oven was out of order and that no pizzas would be available that night. It seems careless for a restaurant known for pizza to get to Saturday dinner service and only then find out their oven is broken, but stuff happens. What really bothered me about the whole experience was that the waiter couldn't even recommend another pizza place in the area. He just put up his hands and said he wasn't from around there, and then left. Luckily, we found Patsy's on 23rd and had an excellent meal.

Donatella is supposed to be synonymous with exceptional food and service. Neither were present on this visit. Basic Margarita pizza came out undercooked and lacking any flavor. Wait service was virtually unseen as he forgot orders and everything took forever to hit the table which makes the undercooked pizza all the more surprising. Follow up service was equally nonexistent. Only bright moment were their award winning meatballs.. The only item of the evening worthy of the Donatella name. Ownership needs to pay more attention to this or risk it's demise...

The meatballs are slated to be better than my grandmother's and they weren't. They were not seasoned at all and contained too much breadcrumbs or bread. There was no depth of flavor in them. The Enzo pizza was good.

I have dined in other donatella's restaurant before but never a big fan of it, but decided to give this one a try because of the 1000 opentable points. It was very mediocre with over priced (for the food quality and the neighborhood that's in) and small portion. The service was ok. The day we went looked like they were short on staff. I think a person who cleans the tables and picks up dishes was also doing double duty as the "maitre d"

It was a love place to eat and the food was very good. However, I got a pasta and to me the size was for a child (I am a girl and weigh 50 kg). So it was not enough for me - but I just ordered a delicious dessert.

Went to brunch with the family. They were so accommodating as they put my bicycle in the restaurant for safe keeping and allowed us to bring our home made birthday cake to celebrate a family birthday and even lit the candles and brought plates. They made us very welcome and made it a very pleasant experience.

Good neighborhood Italian specializing in pizza, and known for it's meatballs, which won the Audience Choice Award at Meatball Madness 2012. The menu consists mainly of pizza, and there's a smaller selection of other small plates and entrees.

We have been to Donatella's many times, but haven't been for a few months. It seems like things are not going well for the restaurant. They've switched to paper napkins, there are lots of lightbulbs burned out, and it's just looking shabby in that cutting corners kind of way. Our waiter ignored us, we would have ordered dessert but he didn't come back for so long we passed. The food quality has also decreased. I ordered a pizza roll, which was soggy and burned. Hope they turn it around because it was a great spot.

The meatballs were AMAZING! The pizzas were great and the cannoli and the chocolate torts are musts! Great place to go! Our waiter was right on the mark and guided us perfectly! Many thanks for a great night!

don't take the last reservation spot! everything was in a hurry (cleaning the room while you eat, forgetting desserts and coffee, no wine was offered, ...)... bad impression even if the food was amazing

Upon entering, we were greeted in a warm, friendly manner. We were seated before our reservation time. The waitstaff was kind, accommodating and overall, great! Menu varied-something for everyone. Food fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. It was a good experience and we will definitely go back.

First impression of a restaurant is determined by the host or hostess. The host was dressed in a golf shirt and khakis--very unprofessional. The temperature was uncomfortably warm, to the point where we almost left. We were moved to a table farther back and it was slightly cool, but we were all still uncomfortable. Donatella's has been a favorite spot for our group, and this is the first negative experience we've had there. Maybe they're trying to save on electricity by keeping the AC low. The food was probably fine, but we were so hot and sweaty and uncomfortable, we couldn't enjoy any of it. We bought a bottle of rose, and it was not cold. We will likely not go back for the rest of the summer. and maybe give it another try in the fall.

We have been going to Donatella since it opened- for brunch, lunch and dinner. On this last visit, the food was as tasty as usual but it seemed like the service was sketchy. We waited for a long time for everything when the restaurant was far from busy. Our friend ordered eggs and asked for bread and after a very long wait someone brought more focaccia but it was strange.

We really enjoyed Donatella's. I've been on a big pizza kick lately and this fit the bill. We went for a Saturday date night and it was the perfect mix of great food and atmosphere. We ordered a few appetizers, the garlic bread, and the mushroom pizza - all of which were really good. I'd definitely go back for dinner or lunch.

We were greeted by the server, who was not very polite. After ordering our drinks, we waited for about 15 minutes before our server took our order. We asked if we could have capellini instead of spaghetti. Originally she said no. I asked her to ask and she asked another server who said she could. We had to ask for appetizer share plates. I also had to ask for another glass of wine and more water on several occasions. The food was okay. When we received our bill for a party of three, the server had added gratuity to the bill. I asked the host if this was customary. She blamed the computer and asked the manager to remove the tip. It is not acceptable for a server to put a tip on a check for three people (especially when she was not good.)

I knew Donatella wasn't super gourmet, but I was pretty dissapointed in my meal there on a Friday night. The restaurant itself has a nice feel, but a lot of the details were off - silverware felt cheap, and it wasn't consistent. Also, the menu had changed, but the menu we were given was not updated. When I went to order my dish I was then told of the new preparation. Our waitress was very helpful though as she then asked the kitchen if they coule prepare it as written - which they did so that was very accomodating. My ($13) Caesar salad was average at best - I don't mind spending that, but would think it would be better than the one I can get at the pizza place. The meatball appetizer was very good. My pasta was OK, but nothing special.